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| Vaughan could make Melbourne Test | Vaughan could make Melbourne Test |
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| Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan will play in a one-day match with England's Academy side on Wednesday - his first action since June. | Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan will play in a one-day match with England's Academy side on Wednesday - his first action since June. |
| And he aims to return to action for England in time for the fourth Test in Melbourne, which begins on Boxing Day. | And he aims to return to action for England in time for the fourth Test in Melbourne, which begins on Boxing Day. |
| Vaughan has not played a Test since injuring his knee last November. | Vaughan has not played a Test since injuring his knee last November. |
| "So far the rehab has gone really well and I'm quietly confident that within a month or so I would be available for selection," he told the Guardian. | "So far the rehab has gone really well and I'm quietly confident that within a month or so I would be available for selection," he told the Guardian. |
| Academy: Michael Vaughan on the role of captaincy | |
| Vaughan was present for the first Test defeat in Brisbane, where he undertook both batting and fielding practice. | Vaughan was present for the first Test defeat in Brisbane, where he undertook both batting and fielding practice. |
| His playing comeback will come against Western Australia 2nd XI in Perth. | His playing comeback will come against Western Australia 2nd XI in Perth. |
| "How my knee reacts to cricket and games, and spending a day in the field, only time will tell," he said. | "How my knee reacts to cricket and games, and spending a day in the field, only time will tell," he said. |
| 606 DEBATE: How big a difference would Vaughan make to the team? | 606 DEBATE: How big a difference would Vaughan make to the team? |